4 

Alphabites 

BlackRock’s ESG efforts, eight fundraises and GP background checks. 

6

Heavy traffic 

GPs are looking to new avenues of capital for their funds. 

8 

GP Workshop 

How to source new LPs. 

9

A changing landscape 

Capstone’s Steve Standbridge on global fundraising developments. 

10 

LP profile: Development Bank of Wales 

The firm reflects on dealing with funding issues post-Brexit.

12

DD roundtable 

The evolution and expansion of the DD landscape. 

22

A deep dive into digital DD

Palladium Digital’s James Prebble on assessing digital capabilities. 

24

Q&A: Brand DD

Brand Potential and True on brand DD in practice. 

26

CDD success in a competitive market 

GRAPH Strategy’s James Tetherton on the evolution of CDD. 

28

Taking organisational DD to the next level

Humatica’s Andros Payne on the benefits of organisational DD. 

30

Deal analysis 

Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Ascot Lloyd from Oaktree.

31

HR and talent focus

Key trends shaping the HR and recruitment market.

32

Organic growth

Four examples of organic growth success. 

34

Venture views 

VCs exercise greater selectivity and blockchain valuations. 

36

Fund finance tracker 

Shining a light on subscription lines, NAV facilities and GP finance. 

40 

DIBS

A round-up of deals from the past few weeks. 

42

People 

Appointments at LDC, BGF, BEX Capital and more.

43

Vulture 

Icy initiations; Life’s a beach and Optimised fun.